Flash poll posted at 12:20 p.m. Poll closed at 1:26 p.m.

Sterling Shepard

Listeners to the Ira Kaufman Podcast know that Joe has said for weeks that veteran receiver Sterling Shepard is a lock to make the Tampa Bay roster. [read more]

It seems like No. 56 is closer to practicing.

Todd Bowles shifted course a bit and was somewhat upbeat today about the Bucs future of rookie defensive tackle Desmond Watson, the former Florida Gator. [read more]

Healthy!

Joe will sleep better tonight. [read more]

Receiver Jalen McMillan walks to the Bucs locker room after Saturday’s preseason win over the Steelers wearing a neck brace.

Don’t bank on Jalen McMillan to be in uniform when the Bucs travel to Atlanta for the season opener in 19 short days. [read more]

Do the Bucs now have a killer instinct on defense since they are 2-0 in worthless preseason games? [read more]

Groping for interceptions.

One reason why Joe winces when hearing Bucs coach Todd Bowles — or any other coach — stress interceptions so much is, what about playing good defense first? [read more]

“Hey Glazers, that new contract you gave Jason Licht was a smart move. His drafting of Emeka Egbuka proves he’s better than my old GM, Bruce Almighty. That dope tried to stick me with friggin’ Sabby the Goat. You believe that? Jiminy Christmas!”

One guy is awfully happy the Bucs drafted Emeka Egbuka. [read more]

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. [read more]

Winning (at home).

Once upon a time, not that long ago, Joe used to get killed by both fans and suits at One Buc Palace. Even though Joe wasn’t remotely the culprit. [read more]

NFL All-22 look at exactly where Bucky Irving was when Teddy Bridgewater released the touchdown pass to him Saturday night.

Joe asked Todd Bowles about throwing a go-ball to Bucky Irving against the Steelers on Saturday and Bowles responded with a reference to a basketball player who retired 52 years ago. [read more]

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So in early May, head coach/defensive coordinator Todd Bowles said Bucs rookie cornerback Jacob Parrish could start for just about any NFL team.

Again, that was in May, and Parrish was a third-round pick. [read more]

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Lavonte David loves a good wake-up call, one that doesn’t involve Kirk Cousins carving up his defense like a Thanksgiving turkey. [read more]

So last regular season the Bucs faced a whopping eight head coaches that have either been to a Super Bowl or won a Super Bowl. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Somber note Saturday in Pittsburgh stemming from Bucs undrafted rookie free agent safety J.J. Roberts leaving Thursday’s practice field on a cart, one that drove right past Joe. [read more]

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Takeaways obsession.

You’ve heard all offseason how Todd Bowles emphasizes the Bucs need more interceptions. [read more]